What does Ombalo mean?

Traditional skirt (Lower garment) For example: "Ombalo yOvahimba. (Himba traditional skirt.)"

Where does the slang word Ombalo come from?

Ombalo is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Ombalo

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ombalo definition 1

Traditional skirt (Lower garment)

"Ombalo yOvahimba. (Himba traditional skirt.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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